Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Tess Taylor #33151 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Pacing with Potential for Strategic Adjustments Tess Taylor showcased her consistency in pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, maintaining an overall pace of 9:13 min/mile. Her splits reveal a promising start with a 9:15 min/mile pace in the opening mile, slightly accelerating to 8:49 min/mile by the second mile. Tess registered her strongest split at Mile 2, clocking 8:49, and despite a slightly slower Mile 4 at 9:49, she managed to regain speed with a final mile split of 9:19. Despite an impressive finish with an elapsed time of 57:14, consistent pacing throughout may suggest exploring strategies to optimize performance, especially in mid-race segments where slower splits occurred. Tess's most significant improvement opportunity lies between miles 3 and 4, where pacing adjustments could enhance her overall time. Her performance placed her 33rd in her F25-29 division, indicating a strong showing amidst competitive participants. Exploring personalized pacing strategies could enhance future outcomes.